1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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WSU | 16 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 61 |
MONT | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 49 |
Murekatete and Leger-Walker lead No. 24 Washington State women past Montana 61-49
Montana Lady Griz vs. Washington State Cougars - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Montana Lady Griz vs. Washington State Cougars, 11/14/2023
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Bella Murekatete scored 14 of her 22 points in the third quarter, Charlisse Leger-Walker added 19 points and No. 24 Washington State beat Montana 61-49 on Tuesday night.
Washington State (4-0) won at Montana (0-2) for the first time since 1979, snapping a 13-game losing streak.
Murekatete was 6 of 8 from the field in the game-changing third quarter compared to Montana's five made field goals. The Cougars outscored the Lady Griz 21-10 in the frame for a 51-35 lead.
Murekatete also grabbed 11 rebounds for a double-double and Eleonora Villa added 10 points for Washington State (4-0).
The Cougar defense forced 11 turnovers, blocked three shots and recorded six steals in the first half to help build a 30-25 lead. The Lady Griz finished with 19 turnovers.
Carmen Gfeller scored 10 points for Montana, which also lost to Gonzaga.
Washington State continues a five-game road stretch with a Sunday matchup at Prairie View A&M. The Cougars head to the Cancun Challenge in Mexico next week. Montana plays at Grand Canyon on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bob Scofield
- Brad Schmidt
- Cheryll Blue
2023-24 West Coast Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Gonzaga | 16-0 | - | 32-4 |
Santa Clara | 12-4 | 4 | 25-9 |
Portland | 10-6 | 6 | 21-13 |
San Francisco | 10-6 | 6 | 14-16 |
Pacific | 8-8 | 8 | 19-15 |
Saint Mary's | 6-10 | 10 | 13-18 |
Loyola Marymount | 5-11 | 11 | 11-19 |
San Diego | 4-12 | 12 | 9-22 |
Pepperdine | 1-15 | 15 | 5-25 |
2023-24 Big Sky Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Eastern Washington | 16-2 | - | 29-6 |
Northern Arizona | 15-3 | 1 | 25-10 |
Montana | 13-5 | 3 | 23-10 |
Montana State | 10-8 | 6 | 17-16 |
Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 6 | 15-16 |
Idaho | 8-10 | 8 | 15-16 |
Idaho State | 7-11 | 9 | 11-19 |
Weber State | 4-14 | 12 | 8-25 |
Sacramento State | 4-14 | 12 | 6-25 |
Portland State | 3-15 | 13 | 8-23 |